Name meaning
Obi
means “heart”
- Origin
- Igbo
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Nigerian, Igbo
- Spellings
- Obi · Obinna
- Say it
- OH-bee
- Letters
- 3
Researched meaning
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Obi is the Igbo word for heart and a short form of names like Obinna, father's heart. In Igbo culture, obi also means the main house of a family compound.
Roots
From Igbo obi (heart).
Where it is used
Obinna is related.
Obi name FAQ
What does the name Obi mean?
Obi means “heart”. From Igbo obi (heart).
Where does the name Obi come from?
Obi is of Igbo origin. Today it is used in Nigerian, Igbo families.
How do you pronounce Obi?
Obi is usually pronounced OH-bee.
Is Obi a boy's or a girl's name?
Obi is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Obi?
Related spellings and forms include Obinna.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.